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Canby

Minnesota · 1,674 residents (2025 est.) · 2.239 sq mi
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Canby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,365. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 347 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $128,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,556
−18%since 2000
from 1,903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−11%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,674 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Canby
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,365
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,533 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,390
+105%since 2000
from $16,269 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+15%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,867)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(37)
Diversity Score16.6%(258)
Diversity Score
17
+474%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canby, Minnesota?

Canby, Minnesota has about 1,556 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canby, Minnesota?

The typical household in Canby, Minnesota earns about $58,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canby, Minnesota expensive?

In Canby, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $128,300, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Canby, Minnesota?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Canby, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canby, Minnesota?

About 14.9% of people in Canby, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canby, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Canby, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 270 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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